Southend United have slashed Roots Hall executive box prices for this Saturday's big promotion showdown with Blackpool.

Blues want to give their fans the chance to watch David Webb's men take on their seaside rivals in style as the Shrimpers do battle for priceless points in the race for the play-offs.

Ten man boxes are £350, or a facility for 20 people can be booked for £700. VAT will be added to all prices.

The packages include hot and cold buffet, matchday programmes, parking passes, live TV coverage of the match beamed straight into the box and waitress service.

"We offered the boxes at a cheap rate for our recent LDV Vans Trophy win over Swindon Town," said Brian Dear of Blues' commercial department.

"It was such a success that we have decided to do it again and we hope our fans will take advantage."

To make your booking call Brian at Roots Hall on 01702 304132.

Blues are in reserve team action at Bournemouth today (Wednesday), kick-off 2pm.

By Bernie Friend

Reporter's e-mail: bernie.friend@notes.newsquest.co.uk

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